Sexual Health
News from the FDA/CDC
Cluster of Eye Syphilis Cases Prompts CDC Concern
“This is the first time such a cluster has been reported in the US.”
Conference Coverage
Teen and young adult rheumatology patients report gaps in sexual health counseling
In a new survey, only half of teens and young adults on teratogens said they had been counseled on the reproductive risk for their medications.
Commentary
Physicians: Don’t ignore sexuality in your dying patients
A key question in palliative care is: How do you want to live the life you have left?
News from the FDA/CDC
New at-home test approved for chlamydia and gonorrhea
“This authorization marks an important public health milestone, giving patients more information about their health from the privacy of their own...
Commentary
A nurse’s view: Women desperately need information about pelvic floor disorders
One-third of all women and 50% of women over the age of 55 are currently affected by a pelvic floor disorder.
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
The multiple meanings of sex
There exist three definitions for sex: chromosomal, gonadal, and phenotypic.
Feature
Postmenopausal testosterone for low libido only, doctors say
“Despite this preponderance of scientific evidence and recommendations, the myths about testosterone die hard, including that it improves women’s...
Latest News
Tech encourages HIV prevention among women
“Mobile technologies, in particular, offer a nimble, customizable, and accessible way to reach this target population and increase awareness of...
From the Journals
Young women rate top sources for STI self-testing
Additional data from in-depth interviews tagged Instagram as an option to provide information on direct-to-consumer STI tests.
Conference Coverage
CBT effectively treats sexual concerns in menopausal women
Though a small study, the findings confirm previous research results found in women with sexual concerns after gynecologic cancer.
Latest News
As U.S. syphilis cases rise, those at the epicenter scramble
There is often a “nonchalant” attitude toward STDs among some people in their 20s and 30s.